We interpreted the alley as a place forbidden
to walk through, and the window as a place
forbidden to look through, because a
weapon awaits us in the alley, and a booby trap
awaits us behind the doors. This is because the
enemy interprets space in a traditional, classical
manner, and I do not want to obey this
interpretation and fall into his traps,
I want to surprise him!
to walk through, and the window as a place
forbidden to look through, because a
weapon awaits us in the alley, and a booby trap
awaits us behind the doors. This is because the
enemy interprets space in a traditional, classical
manner, and I do not want to obey this
interpretation and fall into his traps,
I want to surprise him!
Space without borders was borne. Not wanting to be predictable and fall into traps, the IDF began moving through the city in "Swarms," blasting and crashing their way through walls, forbidden to walk through doorways or alleys. From one room to the next, zigging and zagging through the city. One home at a time they closed in on the enemy.
The really enticing part of the story is how they came upon this solution. From the onset the commanders realized there was a need for a new way of thinking about and perceiving space. Brigadier generals and common soldiers were studying Architectural text. In an attempt to transform their method of interpreting space within the city. Allowing them to find more creative solutions than simply using a door for a door. The military was training so-called "operational architects."
As a traditional type of architect, I think about the space and the interaction of the residents after the "operational architects" perform their work. A space of square rooms on all sides, perforated by a large earthworm, (or possibly an over-zealous koolaid man) in an erratic pattern winding through the city. Redefining spaces within the homes by installing openings where there used to be none. Imagine the new relationship you would have with your siblings if suddenly there was a direct connection between your two rooms. Even worse, with your neighbor who until recently only shared a common wall, but now a secret passage hidden on both sides by a large bookshelf. Perhaps you would be lucky enough to receive a passage from the upstairs hallway to the dinning room below. Install an fire pole and never have the kids late for dinner again!
The really enticing part of the story is how they came upon this solution. From the onset the commanders realized there was a need for a new way of thinking about and perceiving space. Brigadier generals and common soldiers were studying Architectural text. In an attempt to transform their method of interpreting space within the city. Allowing them to find more creative solutions than simply using a door for a door. The military was training so-called "operational architects."
As a traditional type of architect, I think about the space and the interaction of the residents after the "operational architects" perform their work. A space of square rooms on all sides, perforated by a large earthworm, (or possibly an over-zealous koolaid man) in an erratic pattern winding through the city. Redefining spaces within the homes by installing openings where there used to be none. Imagine the new relationship you would have with your siblings if suddenly there was a direct connection between your two rooms. Even worse, with your neighbor who until recently only shared a common wall, but now a secret passage hidden on both sides by a large bookshelf. Perhaps you would be lucky enough to receive a passage from the upstairs hallway to the dinning room below. Install an fire pole and never have the kids late for dinner again!
Holy Blogging Batman! That is some good idea flow going on, and to think that it was all spurred by an essay on urban warfare. I applaud you Mr. T. keep up the good work and the rejuvenated vigor with your regular posts. I will attempt to get back into things myself!
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